Lyrica

[Guest guest]

I often feel remiss about not posting my experiences but want to

share this weeks adventure.

Pain management has recently again become a problem. My physcian and

I decided to try Lyrica which I have taken before and which TCI had

rx'd.

I started it about two weeks ago.

My fingers have been swelling and my rings were getting so tight, I

planned to have them cut off. The fact that I had recently lost 12

pounds made it hard to figure out why my fingers were larger.

My dose was increased and I spent 24 hours with increasing swollen

left fingers and new muscle cramps from my waist to calves which were

constant, preventing quality rest. My original pain was burning and

pretty bad but intermittent with activity. I could get some rest.

My former colleagues knew me as the person who could figure out what

was wrong with the none verbal people we served. Those learned

skills have helped me self advocate for many years.

So, I am a bit embarrassed to relaize it took me two weeks and I

almost had my rings cut off before making the connection, with the

addition of Lyrica to my plan of care. Each of us handles

medications differently and the way our body responds can change over

time.

I am so thankful that I want to remind people to be extra observant

of changes in their bodies when new medications are added.

Peace & Comfort be with each of you. Peg